Daycare & ECE in Hexton

Services in Hexton, by type

Te Kōhanga Reo — 2

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Pākōwhai

Te Kōhanga Reo · Hexton

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Pākōwhai is a kōhanga reo in Hexton with 14 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (May 2024) shows A grades for curriculum and learning (with strong te reo Māori focus and Te Whāriki alignment) and children's wellbeing (strong sense of belonging and identity). Health and safety received a B grade, with safety checking of kaimahi identified as the next step for full compliance.

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Waihirere

Te Kōhanga Reo · Hexton

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Waihirere is a kōhanga reo serving 12 children in Hexton. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strong curriculum and learning practices with te reo Māori embedded throughout intentional teaching strategies, and health and safety systems that were in place with no concerns noted.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Hexton?

There are 3 licensed early childhood services in Hexton, Gisborne: 2 te kōhanga reo, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 66 children.

Is there childcare near me in Hexton?

Yes — Hexton has 3 licensed early childhood services, every one of them listed below with its address, service type and 20 Hours ECE status. To rank them by walking or driving distance from your exact address, use our find-by-address radius search.

What's the largest daycare in Hexton?

Makauri Rural Kindergarten is the largest licensed centre in Hexton with 40 children enrolled (kindergarten). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Hexton offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 3 centres (0%) in Hexton participate in 20 Hours ECE, which subsidises up to 20 hours/week of care for 3-5 year olds. The 20-Hrs pill on each centre card below shows participation.

Are there kindergartens in Hexton?

Yes — 1 kindergarten in Hexton. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.

Is there a kōhanga reo in Hexton?

Yes — 2 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in Hexton. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.

Which operator chains have centres in Hexton?

Only one chain operates in Hexton: Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (2 centres). The other 1 centre is independent.

How much does daycare cost in Hexton?

Costs in Hexton follow the NZ national pattern: education & care centres typically $280-$360/week for under-2s, dropping to $0-$100/week for 3-5 year olds at 20-Hours-participating centres. Free Kindergartens charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds. FamilyBoost (25% IRD rebate, $75/week cap) applies on top. See our /cost-of-daycare/hexton/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Hexton?

All 3 licensed centres in Hexton are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Hexton centres), the means-tested Childcare Subsidy from MSD, and FamilyBoost (25% rebate up to $75/week from IRD, phased out from $140k-$180k household income). Use our /familyboost-calculator for your specific net weekly cost.